Marcus Olsson
About Marcus Olsson
Marcus Olsson serves as the Mixed Reality Lead at Varjo in Helsinki, Finland, where he has worked since 2018. His extensive career includes roles at Nokia, Ericsson, and Microsoft, with a background in engineering and program management.
Work at Varjo
Marcus Olsson has served as the Mixed Reality Lead at Varjo since 2018. His role focuses on advancing mixed reality technologies within the company, which is based in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. Over the past six years, he has contributed to various projects that enhance the user experience in mixed reality applications.
Previous Experience in Technology
Before joining Varjo, Marcus Olsson held several positions in the technology sector. He worked at Nokia as a Lead Program Manager from 2012 to 2014 and as a Product Manager in Location-Based Services from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he served as a Concept Product Manager at Nokia for ten months in 2011. His career also includes a role as a Development Engineer at Svep Design Center AB from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Marcus Olsson studied at Linköping University from 1997 to 2002, where he gained foundational knowledge in his field. He also attended Singularity University in 2014 and KTH Global Development Hub in 2003, further expanding his expertise in technology and innovation.
Career Development at Nokia and Microsoft
Marcus Olsson's career includes significant roles at Nokia and Microsoft. He worked at Nokia in various capacities, including as a Web Developer at Ericsson from 2000 to 2001 and later returned to Nokia for multiple roles until 2014. He briefly worked at Microsoft as a Lead Program Manager in 2014-2015, enhancing his skills in program management.
System Development and Early Career
In the early stages of his career, Marcus Olsson worked as a System Developer at Region Skåne from 2003 to 2004. His experience also includes a position as a Web Developer at Ericsson, where he began building his technical skills in the industry.